DAMPAK PLATFORM MERDEKA MENGAJAR (PMM) TERHADAP KOMPETENSI GURU DALAM IMPLEMENTASI KURIKULUM MERDEKA DI SDN SUDIMARA 6 CILEDUG KOTA TANGERANG

Abstract

The development of information technology provides both challenges and opportunities in
the world of education, especially in improving teacher competence to implement the Merdeka
Curriculum. This study aims to determine the impact of using the Merdeka Mengajar platform on
teacher competence in implementing the Merdeka Curriculum at SDN Sudimara 6 Ciledug,
Tangerang City. The research method used is a descriptive qualitative approach with data collection
techniques through observation, interviews, and documentation studies with teachers, principals,
and school operators. Data analysis was conducted systematically with data reduction, data
presentation, and conclusion drawing. The results showed that PMM effectively improved teachers'
pedagogical, personality, social, and professional competencies. PMM makes it easy for teachers to
design and implement learning according to Merdeka Curriculum through features such as teaching
modules, self-training, learning communities, and student assessments. In addition, PMM
encourages collaboration and creativity between teachers and improves communication with
students and parents. The obstacles found are the lack of digital literacy of senior teachers and
limited infrastructure such as internet connections and projectors.